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Sinhalite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.46-3.50   
2.56-2.60   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8   

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Sinhalite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite and Moonstone physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Sinhalite and Moonstone chemical formula.

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Sinhalite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sinhalite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sinhalite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sinhalite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.

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